Kobe

In regards to what specifically? I have both in my skates and they serve different purposes; The powerfoot inserts for comfort and to reduce negative space and the superfeet for added support for my arches.

I have the Powerfoot inserts in my Mako 2's and they adhere just fine to the felt. Note though that the toe cap on the Mako 2's are much more ergonomic than the majority of other brands so the folks at Adrenaline actually sent me thinner inserts made specifically for the mako's vs. other boots (I.e. they're black vs. the standard blue ones). They actually sent me these in addition to the standard blue inserts at no extra charge so thank you Adrenaline for your customer service if you're reading this.

Reviewer Stats: 5'8, 160 lbs Usage Before Review: 4 months (~16 games, 16 stick and pucks) Skates: Bauer Vapor 10s, size 7EE Fit I overpronate (arch drops and ankles turn inward) and I found these to help a lot. The support on the inner side of the insole is fantastic and I instantly felt more stable on my skates in a standing position. I also have high arches and although it did help somewhat in that regard it definately did not completely solve the problem. Bauers are known to have some of the highest arches in the market but I still don't have enough support in their skates. If you're having the same problem then don't expect these insoles to be your saviour. Comfort The insoles are stiff but not stiff enough where they hurt my feet. They're not as cushiony as the Dr. Sholes insoles but I don't think that they were designed to be that way. The Superfeet hold their shape very well due to the plastic support shell on the backside of the insole that runs from the heel to the start of the forefoot. Although they're made for support and not to be pillows, I still find them quite comfortable. Performance Because of the inner foot support, I do feel as though my feet are less tired after the 60 minutes. In that respect, you can say that these help with your performance as they lessen the fatigue that some people feel in their feet due to inadequate support. The manufacturer advertises that they add "jump" when pushing off and making tight corners but I don't feel a big difference at all. I do feel stronger on my skates but there aren't any magical features with this insole that will give you extra spring. Conclusion Hands down the best insoles that you can buy without getting into custom orthotics. They help with arch support but don't get your hopes up if you think that these will completely solve the problem. I'd highly recommend these if you're having problems with overpronating or need new insoles. Overall Rating 8/10

Too tight is bad. When you say that you skate better, do you mean that you feel more balanced on your skates? If so, then you probably need a stiffer boot (bandaid solution) or you just need to strengthen your ankles/feet a little more. I don't think you can bake the Flys actually. Somebody correct me if i'm wrong.

That pic made me laugh a little bit :D Why don't you try not lacing them up so tightly around that area. It looks like the 3rd or 4th eyelet. You don't really need to tie your skates that tight in that area anyways since locking your heel down is the most important thing.

It could be either one. Do your feet feel squished width-wise when you initially put the skate on? Your feet do also expand a little bit after skating for a while. I would probably give it around 10 skates to see if it's just a matter of breaking the skate in.

Another thing that I noticed is the lack of attention to their blade lineup. It would have been cool to see a nanotube blade (wishful thinking) but I at least expected them to implement their 3 I-beam system into the synthesis blades. Ah well, maybe 2006.

Just a heads up here. It's not OPC. It's OPS = One Piece Stick.

The sakic is more deeper and much more open than the iginla

I'm still disappointed that they haven't added the SW flex to their lineup considering most of the other major stick companies have a flex around the 85 mark. It's pretty much the only thing that's keeping me from buying a tps stick.

Helmet: Bauer 4000. Only helmet that fit my head at the time of purchase. I'm probably going to get one of the newer helmets soon though. Visor: Itech HLC. It's alright. It gets pretty low on my face so it's pretty good since I don't wear a mouth guard. Vision is ok but not great. Shoulders: old school Coopers. I need maximum mobility so these old school type shoulder pads are the only ones that work for me. Elbows: Jofa 8025s. I can't stand bicep protectors. These are light and mobile. Pants: Tackla 4000s (SMU). Basically the 5000s without leg zippers. A steal at $100 cdn. Shins: Bauer 1000s. Good enough. Skates: Bauer Vapor 10s. There's a reason why guys like Naslund and Blake stay with these skates. Shaft: 8-5 Bio Mission Flyweight. I started using this while I was waiting for my 10-7 meta flyweight to arrive (to replace the one that I broke) and I've been on a 11 game scoring streak since. It's still probably the lightest tapered shaft on the market next to the r2xn10. Durability and performance is excellent. Blade: Pro stock composite inno/easton (they're completely unmarked) long hosel tapered blade. Easily the best blade that I've ever tried. Very stiff and very durable. I bought 3 of them and I'm still on my first one after about 4 months of use. Gloves: Bauer XV. Most comfortable glove I've ever tried. Fits tight on the back of the hand and has a very mobile wrist area. Fantastically priced as well. Best retail glove currently on the market right now imo.